Title taken from verso. Auk Chief, Kowee (Cowee, Kaawa.ee). Verso: Indian in state before cremation. Accompanying materials: Elderly native lying in state at Kluk-wal-too, c. 1895.
Description: wool; brass; braid; piping; serge; cotton; silk; ribbon Used: Chief Kowee; Kaawa.ee Descriptive Narrative: a). Jacket - navy blue wool, double breasted, w/row of 7 brass navy type buttons & 7 buttonholes up each side of the...
History: Found in the collection with no documentation. The name "Kow-ee" (Kaawa.ee) was given to several prominent men of the L'eeneidí clan, Teel' Hít (Dog Salmon House), Aak'wkwaan (or Auke Tlingit). Such signs were attached to the residences...